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ACE Adjustable Connector Eaves
The ACE is used to provide a secure connection between the EWP rafter and the wall plate at the eaves. Features & Benefits — Eliminates the need for a bevelled wall plate — Unique part design allows 2 parts to accommodate rafter widths between 38 – 97mm wide
ACE–39–50
Material Specification — Galvanised mild steel – Z275
Fixings Code
Description
Box Qty
547389 141185
3.4 x 35mm Square Twist Nails – LOOSE 3.4 x 35mm Square Twist Nails – COLLATED*
500
2,500
*For use with Paslode PPNXi
ACE–61–100
Available Sizes
Installation Instructions
Product Code ACE–39–50 ACE–61–100
Min Rafter Width (mm)
Max Rafter Width (mm)
Stage 1
38 58
47 97
Dimensions (mm)
Position the ACE to the outside of the wall plate and nail to the face with 5No 3.4 x 35mm square twist nails.
ACE–39–50
ACE–61–100
57
57
Stage 2
Position the I–Joist rafter and fix into the bottom flange with 2No 3.4 x 35mm square twist nails. On the same side fix into the top of the wall plate with 2No 3.4 x 35mm square twist nails.
109
30
160
30
Load Data
Characteristic Capacity (kN)** Solid Timber Header (Min C16)
Fixings (3.4 x 35mm)
Product Code
Load Direction
Wallplate Supported
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
2.92 5.64 2.72 2.78 2.92 6.10 2.72
Stage 3
ACE–39–50
9
4
On the opposite side the ACE should be wiped up and nailed into the bottom flange with 2No 3.4 x 35mm square twist nails.
ACE–61–100
9
4
2.78 **Values obtained from tests carried out by ITW Construction Products Offsite and calculated in accordance with ETAG 015.
1
3
An additional 2No 3.4 x 35mm square twist nails should be fixed into the top of the wall plate.
When pitch is less than 30 degrees a 140mm wall plate will be required. 100mm wall plate suitable for pitches greater than 30 degrees.
2
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